California Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to delay a scheduled pay raise for 150,000 disability care workers has caused unrest among families and advocates. Citing the state’s budget deficit, Newsom hopes to save around $613 million by postponing the pay raise for a year, which would reduce funding by over $1 billion. Critics argue this will exacerbate staff turnover and service shortages, potentially leading to legal action if it breaches the state’s Lanterman Act.
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Healthcare systems are facing significant challenges including staff shortages, cybersecurity threats, and budget constraints, according to a report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems